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PublishedDecember 30, 2021
Dresden hires town administrator after not renewing contract of former municipal leader
Daniel Swain began this week in the top job at the Town Office, a position formerly held by Michael Faass, who started a little more than a year ago.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2021
Jim Fossel: Housing fix would erode Maine tradition of local control
The Legislature should be making it easier for towns and cities to build affordable housing, not forcing projects on them.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2021
Charter official: Editorial mischaracterizes our work to close Maine digital divide
We can connect Leeds homes still unserved by broadband at a fraction of the cost of a government-owned network.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2021
Our View: Local zoning drives high housing costs around Maine
Municipal officials don’t have to answer to the people who can’t afford to live in their community.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2021
Commentary: Are public meetings getting stale? How one city is opening them up
By replacing public comment periods with small-group dialogue sessions, Portsmouth, N.H., city councilors are promoting more engagement.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2021
Skowhegan Board of Selectmen race features 2 candidates vying for vacancy
Derek Chretien and Steve Govoni are running for the empty seat for a term that lasts until June 2022.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2021
Maine’s local governments in no rush to spend pandemic relief funds
Counties, cities and towns will receive almost $502 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, a coronavirus relief bill signed by President Biden in March.
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PublishedJune 3, 2021
Whitefield to vote on $1.5 million town warrant articles Saturday
Warrant article voting will take place on Saturday at Whitefield Elementary School at 10 a.m.
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PublishedMay 28, 2021
Pittston Select Board member resigns, election being held in July
Fred Kimball stepped down from his role last week after holding the position for around 10 months.
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PublishedMay 24, 2021
At Waterville area municipal offices, differing rules on mask-wearing as officials digest latest pandemic guidance
Some town offices have immediately removed requirements for mask-wearing inside, while others are keeping mask rules in place for now as COVID-19 vaccinations continue.
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